If
you have an e-mail address you wish the NFB to use, please send us a message
from that address. In the subject line write the word "Add." In the
body of the message write your name as you wish us to have it, your mailing
address, and any telephone numbers you want us to have. Please label these clearly
(home, work, fax, cell). Send the message to <email@nfb.org>.

Even
if you are certain that we have your correct e-mail address, please take a moment
to send us this information in this way. We are building a new list electronically,
so providing us the information again will be extremely helpful. Remember that
your message must be sent from the address you wish us to use, because the address
you use will be the one our system will pick up.

Larry
McKeever

Attention
Affiliates, Agencies, and Centers:

An
experienced reader will read and record any print material onto the sound medium
of your choice. If print copy is e-mailed, usually a twenty-four- to forty-eight-hour
turnaround. Masters furnished on either cassette or CD for $75 per ninety-minute
recording.

On
hand for the ATM opening announcement were (from left to right) Nandita
Bakhski, Fleet Executive Vice President; George Salpietro, Executive Director
of the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation; Betty Woodward, President of the
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut; Chandler Howard, President
of Fleet in Connecticut; and Bruce Woodward, Treasurer of the National
Federation of the Blind of Connecticut.

Talking
ATMs in Connecticut:

February
7, 2002, found NFB of Connecticut members, Services for the Blind staff, other
members of the blind community, bank employees, and press representatives gathered
in the lobby of the downtown Hartford Fleet Bank. We were there to celebrate
the newly installed talking ATM machine. Private and independent banking is
now possible for blind and visually impaired people in Hartford and in fourteen
other Fleet Banks. Twenty more talking ATMs are expected to be installed in
Connecticut and 1,700 throughout New England by the end of the year.

The
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut figured prominently in the arrangements
and in the program itself. The invitation went out from the NFBC and Fleet Bank,
and our NFBC banner hung with Fleet Bank's banner. Betty Woodward, President
of the NFB of Connecticut, discussed the talking ATM and the fact that it gives
blind people independence and privacy while they take care of banking needs.
Refreshments were served. The event was covered by the Wethersfield Post,
thanks to Tom Barretta, NFB Board Member and New Britain chapter president,
who works for that paper's publisher.

Appointed:

Seville
Allen

On
April 11, 2002, Governor Mark Warner of Virginia appointed NFB of Virginia First
Vice President Seville Allen to be Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Department
for the Blind and Vision Impaired. We can all rejoice that a person with Seville's
extraordinary ability and positive philosophy will now occupy a post of critical
importance to the blind of Virginia. Congratulations to Seville and to all those
who worked hard to promote her candidacy.

New
Chapter:

Sturgis,
South Dakota, became the site of South Dakota's sixth NFB chapter. Elected were
Mary Young, President; Laura Compton, Vice President; Irene Millin, Secretary;
and Wayne Erickson, Treasurer.

Attention
Lions and Kiwanians:

If
you are a member of either the Lions or the Kiwanis, please take note of this
announcement:

NFB
members who are also Lions will have a meeting at National Convention on Monday,
July 8, at 7:30 a.m. Joe Ruffalo will coordinate the meeting.

NFB
members who are also members of Kiwanis will have a meeting at National Convention
on Tuesday, July 9, at 7:30 a.m. Charlie Brown will coordinate. We look forward
to seeing you.

New
Chapter:

We
are delighted to report that the Flatirons Chapter of the National Federation
of the Blind of Colorado was formed on May 4, 2002. The officers are Steve Jenkins,
President; Curtis Wyman, Vice President; Robert Smithtro, Secretary; Crissy
McLaughlin, Treasurer; and Mitzie Parker, Board Member. Congratulations.

New
Baby:

Carlos
David Andrews

We
are delighted to report that in late April David and Michelle Andrews brought
home their new son Carlos David Andrews from Guatemala to their home just outside
St. Paul, Minnesota. Carlos was born on November 10, 2001. Dave Andrews is the
system operator of the NFB computer bulletin board service and manages most
of the NFB listservs. Congratulations to the entire Andrews family.

Death
of a Friend:† Lloyd Jernigan

On
April 16, 2002, a man who had become a good friend and fierce supporter of the
National Federation of the Blind, Lloyd Jernigan, died.† He was the brother
of Dr. Kenneth Jernigan, the most dramatic builder of programming for the blind
of the twentieth century and the long-time president of the National Federation
of the Blind.

Lloyd
Jernigan was born in Tennessee in 1921.† He served in the army in the Pacific
during World War II.† After the war he became an autoworker building cars in
Detroit for much of the remainder of his working life.

These
are a few of the facts about Lloyd Jernigan, but they do not give a complete
picture of the spirit of the man.† He was blunt-spoken but generous and intellectually
curious.† He loved America and the spirit of the American people.† He believed
in Yankee ingenuity, and he thought he could build anything.

Though
he loved his brother, he grew up in a time when blindness was not well understood.†
Lloyd Jerniganís parents indicated to him at one point that he should be prepared
to take care of his blind brother.† He wanted to live his own life, and he did
not know how to care for a blind man.† The notion of caring for his brother
made him nervous and uneasy.† As a consequence the two men did not spend as
much time with each other during a portion of their mature years as they might
have.† However, Lloyd Jernigan discovered his brotherís work during the latter
part of his life when he had leisure to consider such things.† He admired it
very much, and he decided to do his part to help.† For the past fifteen or twenty
years Lloyd Jernigan has been a member of the National Federation of the Blind.†
He has worked diligently to bring people into the organization.† Part of his
effort has been identifying blind students in school and connecting them with
people inside the organization.

In
1998 Lloyd Jernigan suggested to the convention of the National Federation of
the Blind that we establish the Kenneth Jernigan Fund.† This fund is used to
assist blind people to participate fully in Federation activities--especially
first-timers, who have not had a chance previously to come to the convention.†

Lloyd
Jernigan was a sergeant during World War II who participated in some of the
heaviest fighting in the defeat of the Japanese.† He saw the horror of war.†
However, he believed that wars are fought to protect those who cannot protect
themselves and to preserve decency and fairness.† He was pleased that he had
been able to serve his country.† Although he was modest enough not to boast
about such things, Lloyd Jernigan was decorated for his service in the war.†
He was our good friend, and we will miss him.

New
Baby:

We
are delighted to report that on May 9, 2002, Katrina Nerys Beasley, daughter
of longtime Federationists Jeremiah and Andrea Gashel Beasley and first granddaughter
of James Gashel and Arlene Hill, was born in Denver, Colorado. She weighed seven
pounds, one ounce and was nineteen and three-quarters inches long. Everyone
is doing well. Congratulations to the whole family.

†††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††

In
Brief

Notices
and information in this section may be of interest to Monitor readers.
We are not responsible for the accuracy of the information; we have edited only
for space and clarity.

Computer
Job Training and Placement:

Lift
is a nonprofit company that recruits, qualifies, trains, and hires information
technology professionals with physical disabilities and places them with major
corporations. Johnson & Johnson and Verizon Wireless are two of more than
eighty corporate clients that Lift has served.

If
you are interested in more information about Lift, please visit its Website
at <www.lift‑inc.org>, or call Lift at (908) 707‑9840 or (800)
552‑5438.

Attention
Animal Lovers:

Lauren
Merryfield extends two invitations to you:

The
CATLINES MEWsletter for catlovers and biz‑kittens (work‑at‑home
newbies) is into its third edition as of this printing. Sign up free at <http://www.catliness.com>
Catly writings welcome. Actually, petly writings are fine; we love other animals
too as long as they stay clear of the cats. Find enlightenment and entertainment
with us at the CATLINES MEWsletter.

Second,
do you know what to do when your animal's joints are obviously painful, something
they look up to you to fix? The answer is at <http://www.healthypetnet.com/catly>.
Please do this for your pet's sake. Working dogs could be of service to you
with much less pain and for a longer time.

Address
Change:

The
Music Section of the Library of Congress is no longer receiving regular mail
at the Taylor Street address in Washington, D.C., and it will not be receiving
mail for the foreseeable future. All music materials will continue to be sent
out from this facility, but returns will be made to the MultiState Center East
until further notice. The return address to use is Music Section, Library of
Congress, MultiState Center, 685 Redna Terrace, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215-1190.

If
at all possible, patrons should use the telephone, e-mail, or fax to communicate
with the Music Section, as below. If you normally send in requests by mail,
you must now use UPS or Fedex, or we will not receive your request. Telephone
(800) 424-8567, e-mail <nlsm@loc.gov>, fax (202) 707-0712.

Medical
Transcription Career Opportunities Anywhere:

Medical
transcriptionists (MTs) can now take advantage of high-tech innovations to build
and expand businesses while traveling and living in remote locations. The steps
to worldwide MT success are clearly and comprehensively described in the fully
revised fourth edition of The Independent Medical Transcriptionist, a Comprehensive
Guidebook for Career Success in a Medical Transcription Business by Donna
Avila-Weil, RHIT, and Mary Glaccum, ISBN 1-877810-52-5. Cost of the 528-page
book is $39.95. It can be purchased at bookstores or from Rayve Productions,
(800) 852-4890 or by contacting the Website, <www.rayveproductions.com>.

Los
Angeles County Metro Railway Finder Kit:

This
kit includes the Metro subway lines in Braille and large print as well as two
cassettes describing how to enter the rail stations. Also included is a large
map of the Red, Green, and Blue Lines, showing all of the stops.

†This
kit is available from the Southern California M.T.A. or in the library of Christian
Services for the Blind, P.O. Box 26, South Pasadena, California 91030‑0026,
phone (626) 799‑3935, fax (626) 403‑9460, e-mail <frank@csbonline.org>.

This
kit would be a great help for disabled travelers, especially those from out
of town. Please contact Christian Services for the Blind or the M.T.A. for a
copy.

Also,
if readers are interested, Christian Services for the Blind has a library of
Braille books and tapes available for borrowing. Write to us at the above address
to request a free catalog on tape, in Braille, or in print. We have a large
list of blind and deaf‑blind people who subscribe to our books, so we
are trying to preserve the Braille editions of our materials.

P.S.
Thanks to all of those good and generous people who have sent us reusable cassettes.
They are much appreciated.

New
Book Available:

The
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision is pleased
to announce the availability of a new publication, Consumer and Employer
Strategies for Overcoming Employment Barriers. This book explores strategies
and methods for rehabilitation providers and employers assisting blind people
in overcoming employment barriers. The publication is available in print as
well as on cassette and disk for $20 per copy. Orders should be directed to
Ms. Kelly Schaefer at (662) 325-1363 or <schaefer@ra.msstate.edu>.

Like
to Cook?:

Looking
for an exotic or ethnic herb or spice? I make my own blends, which I can ship
with transparent Braille labels applied over the print labels. I also stock
a large selection of spices, herbs, botanicals, hot sauces, chili peppers, massage
oils, teas, chai, tisanes, and more. Please visit my Web address at <www.auntiearwenspices.com>
and when you are there and you find something you would like to order, go to
the details box and toggle the "Braille labels" button before adding
the item to your shopping cart. My ever-popular chili recipe can be found under
the entry for oregano, Mexican. I accept MasterCard, Visa, or personal checks
(made out to the Crystal Connection) and mailed to Auntie Arwen's Spice Blends,
P.O. Box 123, Haddam, Connecticut 06438.

Business
Opportunity:

Are
you blind and unemployed? Want to get off SSI or SSDI? Watkins may be the answer
for you. By having a Watkins home-based business, you can earn significant income
for college, family, vacations, or whatever. Watkins is a 134-year-old direct
sales company, specializing in specialty food items, cleaning supplies, health
care products, and much more. Also Watkins can be a great fund raiser for your
chapter or affiliate or for you personally. For more information call Olivia
Ostergaard, Watkins Associate, at (559) 226-4557, or e-mail <OWL@SIERRA-TEL.COM>.

Monitor
Mart

The notices in this section have been edited for clarity,
but we can pass along only the information we were given. We are not responsible
for the accuracy of the statements made or the quality of the products for sale.

Two
Perkins Braillers for Sale:

Robert
Schafer, (256) 350‑9723, has two reconditioned Perkins Braillewriters
for sale. He is asking $300 each.

Those
making serious inquiries should contact Laura Ann at (877) 633‑8553.

Software
Available:

Jerry
Richer is a Federationist in northern New York who is an adaptive technology
vendor and intermittent adaptive technology trainer for the New York Commission
for the Blind. His company is BA Software. He says:

Window
Eyes version 4.2 is available from BA Software in the United States for $595
Standard, and $795 Professional. Triple Talk is available from us worldwide
for $350 PCI Internal, and $450 USB External. Prices include shipping in the
United States. Reach BA Software in northern New York at (260) 359‑8538,
<basoftware@ChirpingBat.Com>, or <www.ChirpingBat.Com>.

For
Sale:

Perkins
Braillewriter, completely rebuilt, asking $325.

Bicycle
built for two, about five years old and ridden very little. Comes loaded with
all accessories like speedometer, lights, air pump, fenders, lock, extra set
of tires, etc. It is in excellent condition. Asking $500. Contact Nino Pacini,
5237 Hillcrest Street, Detroit, Michigan 48236-2103, (313) 885-7330, e-mail
<npacini@att.net>.

Shipping
costs for each item are the actual cost, or I will mail the Brailler and Braille
'n Speak as free matter, if you prefer. Insurance, if desired, is extra. For
more information, contact Bobbie Evans at (309) 755-0828 or e-mail <evans545@peoplepc.com>.

For
Sale:

The
Optelec 20/20 enables people with low vision to read and write easily. Designed
for use at home, in the classroom, or at work, the 20/20 is perfect for reading
mail and newspapers. It magnifies from three to sixty times and requires fourteen
inches of table space. Original price is $3,433, asking $800. Contact John Mills,
(573) 339-0933, 61 Garnet Lane, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, or e-mail <sales@millworkspost.com>.

Have
you made your campaign pledge yet? We need everyoneís help.† Please take this
opportunity to complete your pledge form. Without you our job will be just that
much harder.

The
Campaign to Change What It Means to Be Blind

Capital
Campaign Pledge Intention

Name:___________________________________________________

Home
Address:___________________________________________

City,
State, and Zip:_______________________________________

Home
Phone: Work Phone:________________________________

E-mail
address:___________________________________________

Employer:________________________________________________

Work
Address:____________________________________________

City,
State, Zip:___________________________________________

To
support the priorities of the Campaign, I (we) pledge the sum of $________.

My
(our) pledge will be payable in installments of $ __________ over the next ____
years (we encourage pledges paid over five years), beginning _____________,
on the following schedule (check one):

Please
list (my) our names in all Campaign Reports and on the Campaign Wall of Honor
in the appropriate Giving Circle as follows:††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††

__
I (We) wish to remain anonymous.

Signed:
________________________________ Date: __________________

NFB
PLEDGE

I
pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of the
Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support
the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.